Lane Powell’s Private Client Services Team and team members Jenifer Jewkes, Gary Kirk, Sarah MacLeod, Gail Mautner, Mary Lee Moseley, Heidi Orr, and Chuck Riley, have again been ranked in Chambers High Net Worth 2023 in the areas of Private Wealth Disputes and Private Wealth Law for Washington.
This team is highly respected for its expertise and work regarding contentious and non-contentious issues relating to private wealth. They advise high net worth families and individuals on trusts, estates, cross-border matters, and disputes.
During the research process, Chambers & Partners received comments regarding the team, including the following:
- "The Lane Powell team collaborates and communicates very well. I've found everyone to be responsive and knowledgeable."
- "Lane Powell has built a fantastic team that has some very strong individual contributors, but it's also clear they have a great support staff. The amount of support they provide families is significant, and they would not be able to do so without the amazing depth and breadth of their team."
Chambers & Partners’ sources also shared the following commentary regarding the ranked attorneys:
- A commenter praised Jewkes as "a very good lawyer, not afraid to speak her mind in a very professional way. She has good insights.” Another added: “Jenifer is absolutely fantastic. Her work has always been really good, with a good turnaround. She is incredibly bright and efficient."
- Kirk was described as "very knowledgeable and creative. He is responsive and easy to work with." A different commenter noted that he "is a good estate planner who is experienced and knows the law. Gary is a problem solver. He also deals with very complex work."
- MacLeod, who also received the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth, was described as a "smart and thoughtful when working with clients and other professionals," with a commenter adding: "Sarah MacLeod is one of the most impressive attorneys that I've met, and she backs that up with thoughtfulness and deep knowledge." Another source stated that "her legal acumen is matched by her ability to communicate and relate to very different personalities, which matters a great deal in this type of law. Sarah remains proactive, anticipating clients' needs as their situations have changed over time."
- Mautner, who was among a select group to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth, was recognized as “an excellent trust and estate litigator, Gail is a go-to person for complex trust and estate matters." Other sources noted that she “is fabulous and a market leader," and described her as a “skilled practitioner in the area.”
- Commenters noted that Moseley “has a high level of technical skill, is very client-oriented and has great communication skills," while adding that she is “knowledgeable and known for her estate and trust planning expertise for complex and taxable estates." Another source stated: "What I appreciate about Mary Lee is her ability to incorporate a lot of ideas into a meeting or conversation. She is thoughtful and provides a unique perspective."
- When describing Orr, a source noted: "Heidi is an all-around fantastic adviser. She's very smart, highly responsive and dedicated, she thinks ahead, and she has strong experience in the private wealth space. All of these attributes and skills, along with her high EQ, make her a go-to resource for her clients and adviser teams."
- Riley was also among those to receive the highest ranking in Chambers High Net Worth, and was praised by a commenter as “one of the most dedicated, thoughtful and knowledgeable advisers I have ever had the pleasure working alongside. The level of commitment to and care he has for the families he serves is undeniable." Another added: “Chuck is very smart and knowledgeable, has got an incredibly calm demeanor and explains in terms non-lawyers can understand very well."